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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Nov 22, 2007, 16:34:00

Title: Astronauts aim for tight deadline
Post by: Rick on Nov 22, 2007, 16:34:00
Astronauts are pushing hard to fit out a new compartment on the International Space Station, and to keep the next shuttle launch on track, Nasa says.

Commander Peggy Whitson and Daniel Tani have carried out a seven-hour spacewalk wiring up and plumbing in the Harmony section recently added to the ISS.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7104279.stm
Title: Astronauts get ready for Columbus
Post by: Rick on Nov 26, 2007, 18:03:52
Two astronauts have carried out a spacewalk to complete the wiring for the newest room on the space station.

Commander Peggy Whitson and Daniel Tani hooked up connections linking the platform and the Harmony compartment.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7111814.stm